HIV Vaccine Recruitment in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Edubio Abigail, Agwale Simon, Bulterys Marc, Jelpe Dadik, Idoko John, Isichei Chris, Guyit Ruth, Abimiku Alash’le
Primary Institution: University of Jos
Hypothesis
Can university students in Nigeria be effectively recruited for HIV vaccine trials?
Conclusion
University students showed a high interest in participating in HIV vaccine studies, with effective recruitment strategies identified.
Supporting Evidence
- The study recorded a high degree of interest among university students to participate in HIV vaccine trials.
- Snowball recruitment was more effective than mail invitations.
- The cohort had a low HIV seroprevalence of 3.8%, which is lower than the national average.
Takeaway
The study found that many university students in Nigeria want to help with HIV vaccine research, and using friends to invite them works better than sending letters.
Methodology
Volunteers were screened and counseled, followed by HIV antibody testing and recruitment based on their HIV status.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported sexual behavior and recruitment methods.
Limitations
The study may not represent all demographics in Nigeria as it focused on university students.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly young university students, with a median age of 21 years, mostly Christians, and a significant portion reported high-risk sexual behavior.
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